Picnic areas include drinking water and restroom facilities. Picnic shelters are also available on a reservation or first-come, first-served basis by calling the Reservations Center. The playground has been upgraded to provide appropriate play equipment for small children. Parking and swimming fees are not included in shelter rental.

Fairy Stone State Park Picnic Shelters

Four shelters are available for rent. They can be rented from 8 a.m. to dark (all day).

Per car parking fee: Standard car parking fee.

Cancellation policy: No refund within 14 days before reserved date. Before then, there's a cancellation fee.

Shelter Amenities

Shelter 1: Shelter can accommodate 75 people under the shelter. No restrooms; portable toilet only. Overlooks part of the lake, but there is no flat area for games. Features lights, large grill and a fireplace in each end of the shelter. No electrical outlets available.

Shelter 2: Shelter can accommodate 75 people under the shelter. Restroom is approximately 500 ft from shelter. Large parking area and level area for games. Features electrical outlets, one large grill, lights and a fireplace in each end of shelter.

Shelter 3: Also known as Allied Block Shelter. Shelter can accommodate 75 people under the shelter. Handicapped accessible. Creek runs in front of shelter; horseshoe pit in area, but guests must bring their own horseshoes. Features electrical outlets, lights, one large grill and a handicapped accessible bathroom.

Shelter 4: Also known as Allied Pole Shelter. Shelter can accommodate 75 people under the shelter. Handicapped accessible. No bathroom in this shelter, but adjacent shelter (#3) has a bathroom. Creek runs in front of shelter; horseshoe pit in area, but guests must bring their own horseshoes. Features electrical outlets, lights, one large grill, handicapped accessible bathrooms near adjacent shelter (#3).

Group shelter: Shelter accommodates 50 under roof. Park supplies are stored here so don't be suprised by interruptions from the park maintenance crew. Two standard size grills, limited parking (no more than 30 vehicles). Has lights, bathroom and level area for games.

Nine of the park's 14 miles of trails, which are open year-round, are multi-use. That section is open to hiking, bicycling (mountain bikes only) and horseback riding. The remainder is hiking only.

From I-81 near Roanoke, take exit to Route 581 to Route 220 South to Route 57 West to Route 346 North (Fairystone Lake Drive). From I-77 near Hillsville, take Route 58 East to Route 8 North to Route 57 East to Route 346 North (Fairystone Lake Drive). From Greensboro, take Route 220 North to Route 220 North bypass at Martinsville, then Route 57 West to Route 346 North. From Richmond, take Route 360 West to Route 58 West to Route 220 North Bypass at Martinsville to Route 57 West to Route 346 North.